OverviewJazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit for more information.Position: Manager of Automation Engineering at the Villa Guardia site within a GxP environment. The role is responsible for leading and overseeing the implementation of automation technologies and strategies to improve efficiency and maintain industry standards, in collaboration with Global Engineering and Automation Engineering teams across Internal Manufacturing sites. The position drives Building & Process Automation improvement activities, deploys new Process Control and Safety Systems, and provides maintenance support for existing Manufacturing Process Control Systems.Essential Functions / ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement hardware and software solutions in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and the Global Automation Policy.Cooperate with Global Engineering, Internal Manufacturing site Automation Engineers, and IS for the TechOps Automation Roadmap implementation, including defining automation system interfaces with IT infrastructure.Support Site Engineering in specification and follow-up of pharmaceutical plants and equipment, including equipment selection, schematic design, system layout, cost estimation, and system documentation.Develop and implement control and automation design based on cause-and-effect documentation, P&IDs, control narratives, and environment considerations.Ensure accuracy and reliability of instrumentation, control and safety systems.Identify and pursue process quality, efficiency, and safety improvements, maintaining cGxP and H&S knowledge and comparing against the state-of-the-art technology.Write and update SOPs and other Process Control System documentation as part of the operational lifecycle.Cooperate with Site Engineering, QA and IS Compliance to ensure production continuity and timely completion of audits, CAPAs and validation testing.Ensure deployed systems are available for Manufacturing, maintained, and their qualified status is preserved.Coordinate with Manufacturing to communicate changes in advance and account for production schedules.Respond to Manufacturing system faults, troubleshoot with Manufacturing and other Engineering disciplines.Assist in developing software and hardware configurations to remediate faults, improve efficiency and safety, and respond to CAPA or error report actions.Carry out preventative and planned maintenance on time and identify maintenance requirements as needed.Perform system modifications in accordance with Change Control procedures.Operate within Environmental Policy and Quality System guidelines for area of competence and follow Environmental Management System procedures.Participate in training for Environmental, Safety and Quality Management Systems, and in procedures, instructions, manuals and operating protocols.Ensure environmental and safety aspects are managed correctly, comply with Legislative Decree 81/08 and Jazz Pharmaceuticals Code of Conduct.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAdvanced knowledge of Distributed Control and Safety Systems and/or PLC applications.Awareness of integrated process control SIMATIC Batch (batch processing).Strong knowledge of Batch processes.Working knowledge of GAMP and GEP.Database administration experience (SQL).Advanced PLC programming skills (e.g., STL, SCL).High-level programming experience (e.g., C, C++, VB).Experience with structured system testing and documentation (FAT/SAT/OQ).Experience with system maintenance programs and system version upgrades.Ability to install, configure and update Process Control System software; Siemens products (PCS7) preferred.Experience maintaining and upgrading PLC or DCS control systems.Experience designing, maintaining and upgrading network infrastructures.Ability to form long-term relationships with key support groups, QA, engineering, CSV and senior managers; good communication and presentation skills.Fluent English.Willingness to learn new technologies relevant to the job.Following capabilities are valuable: experience with other Process Control System software vendors, pharmaceutical industry experience, Safety Instrumented Systems, commissioning activities, and Lean/Operational Excellence certifications (e.g., Green or Black Belt).Required / Preferred Education and LicensesMaster’s degree in engineering, Electrical, Automation or relevant technical field.7–10 years’ experience of PLC-based unit operation including graphical interface and data collection.Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.The successful candidate will be eligible to participate in benefits offerings, including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here.Note: If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site.
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